The University of Cincinnati football team will play a Thursday night home game on ESPN against reigning American Athletic Conference champion Houston, part of the 2016 league schedules announced Tuesday.

UC will face Houston on Thursday, Sept. 15 in the third week of the season at Nippert Stadium.

The full UC schedule, with times to be announced (TV schedule TBA except where listed; Home games in CAPS):

UC finished 7-6 overall last year, and tied for third in the AAC East at 4-4. The Bearcats are 25-14 overall in three seasons under coach Tommy Tuberville, including a share of the AAC championship in 2014.

UC is scheduled to begin spring practice Feb. 25. The spring game is Saturday, April 2, with time and location to be announced.